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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Now With Bill Moyers: Soft Drink Sales at School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the pros and cons of soft drink sales in schools. Examine the amount of sugar in soft drinks, research links to obesity and debate whether or not schools should partner with soft drink companies.
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Article
Other

Center for Science in the Public Interest: Liquid Candy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read statistics about the consumption of soft drinks in America by teens and how soda can affect one's health. Includes information on how soft drink are related to diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, and more.
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Graphic
Other

Sugar Stacks: Beverages

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know how much sugar is in the beverages you drink? Here you can see how much sugar is in your favorite beverage by comparing stacks of regular sugar cubes.
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Website
NBC

Msnbc: Studies Link Rise in Soda Consumption to Obesity

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article overviews the link between soda consumption and obesity in American youth.